1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1963 Cadillac Sixty
To start off, 1963 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1948 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 805 kg more than 1948 AC 2-Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 AC 2-Litre | 1963 Cadillac Sixty | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | 2-Litre | Sixty |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 79 L |
